Associate Director, Pharmacy

Company: Signature Health Inc
Location: Mentor
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

All employees of Signature Health are required to comply with the Signature Health Annual Influenza Vaccination Policy. This policy requires employees to obtain an annual flu vaccination. A medical and/or religious exemption may be submitted for review by the Signature Health Review Committee. Exemption requests are not guaranteed to be approved. Signature Health Inc. is a non-profit healthcare agency whose mission is to put good health within reach of all of our community members through comprehensive mental health, medical, and support services essential for optimizing the well-being of mind and body. Serving patients in Lake, Ashtabula and Cuyahoga counties, we are committed to increasing access to a continuum of care while integrating behavioral and physical health well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference then we want to talk to you. We offer employees a dynamic, collaborative work environment along with a comprehensive range of benefit selections to support your total wellness, including several 100% employer paid benefits. SCOPE OF ROLE Reporting to the Director, Pharmacy, The Associate Director, Pharmacy assists in fulfilling Signature Health's mission and vision by providing clinical expertise, leadership, oversight, and direction for Signature Health's pharmacies. You will focus on the operational oversight and business expansion of pharmacy services throughout Signature Health and will assist in maintaining compliance with all regulatory bodies across the healthcare system, especially in regard to the 340B Drug Pricing Program. HOW YOU'LL SUCCEED ____________________________________________________________________

• Effectively manage and oversee the daily objectives of the Pharmacy teams.
• Be actively engaged when overseeing your team member's individual performance which should include ongoing coaching, development, and meeting objectives through the annual review process.
• Lead by example by providing ongoing communication, teaching, and training to team members.
• Actively lead team meetings and process improvement initiatives to continuously improve work productivity, quality and efficiency of the team.
• Provide onsite support to pharmacy operations; provide availability for questions and concerns from employees or site leaders.
• Able to perform all job functions of a Pharmacist and provide coverage if needed.
• Identify and implement use of appropriate metrics to measure quality outcomes and assist in the development of performance improvement activities.
• Assist the Director, Pharmacy with implementing and maintain business practices for continued pharmacy profitability.
• Assist the Director, Pharmacy in ensuring compliance with all licensure and governing body requirements, including but not limited to: Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, Office of Pharmacy Affairs (including 340B Drug Pricing Program), and all state and federal drug laws.
• Maintain oversight of 340B compliance within Signature Health by conducting audits in conjunction with the Compliance Department no less than quarterly as well as ensuring accountability with all program regulations.
• Participate in 340B learning opportunities, such as completing 340B University by Apexus and attendance at applicable state and national meetings to maintain subject matter expertise.
• Work closely with the Chief Finance Officer and other organizational leadership to develop and manage vendor and payer contracts and ensure compliance with all contractual requirements of payers and wholesale purchasing agreements.
• Oversee and monitor records of all pharmacy transactions necessary to ensure adequate control over and accountability for all drugs as required by applicable state and federal laws and regulations necessary to meet all inspection and other operational requirements, including 340B contracts.
• Monitor and update Pharmacy Software System as necessary to ensure consistency across all pharmacy locations.
• Direct the contracting and credentialing process for central fill operations, including specialty contracting and accreditation.
• Collaborate with pharmacy team to effectively manage inventory and implement cost saving measures, where applicable.
• Assist the Health Services Administrators in developing and implementing Corrective Action Plans (CAP), if needed.
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain all aspects of HIPAA, promoting patient confidentiality and right to privacy.
• May be required to perform telehealth services as determined by Signature Health.
• Adherence and completion of compliance training provided by Signature Health.
• Responsible for and completes all productivity/documentation requirements.
• Participate in all assigned staff meetings and staff development programs.
• Demonstrate appropriate attendance and punctuality in adherence with Signature Health policies.
• Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE ______________________________________________________________
  • Valid unencumbered Registered Pharmacist (RPh) License in the state of Ohio required.
  • Bachelor's of Science degree in Pharmacy from a university accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy required; graduate degree such as MS, MBA, PharmD strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of pharmacy experience in clinical setting required.
  • Minimum 3 years of pharmacy supervisory and administrative experience required.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. COMPETENCIES ____________________________________________________________________________
    • Attention to Detail
    • Customer Service
    • Communication
    • Coaching/Teaching
    • Leadership
    • Planning and Organizing WORKING CONDITIONS ___________________________________________________________________
      • Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/clinical work environment.
      • While hours of operation are generally standard, flexibility to work evenings and extended hours may be required.
      • Requires periods of sitting, standing, telephone, and computer work.
      • Hearing: adequate to hear clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
      • Speaking: adequate to speak to clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
      • Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
      • Physical effort required: occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 15 pounds, unassisted.
      • Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens while performing job duties.
      • Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular workday.
      • Sufficient dexterity to operate a PC and other office equipment. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ______________________________________________________________
        • FLSA Status: Exempt
        • Internal Job Code: 1485
        • Last Revision Date: 3/12/2021 This Success Profile is not an exhaustive list of all functions or requirements that you may be required to perform; you may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested by your supervisor or the company.--You must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; however, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable you to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship.--Signature Health may revise this Success Profile at any time, with or without advanced notice.-- Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Preferred Masters or better. Experience Required 3 years: pharmacy supervisory and administrative experience 5 years: pharmacy experience in clinical setting Licenses & Certifications Required Basic Life Support Registered Pharmacist Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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